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Australian Institute for Primary Care (AIPC)Gerontology ProgramGraduate Certificate in Gerontology
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Semester |
Mode |
Location |
Core units |
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Foundation Studies in Gerontology |
1 1 or 2 |
Day DE |
Bundoora Distance Education |
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Care and Support Services for Older People |
1 or 2 |
DE |
Distance Education |
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Health and Wellbeing of Older People |
2 |
DE |
Distance Education |
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Five of the following units |
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Multi-professional Care of Older People |
2 |
Day |
Bundoora |
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Introduction to Health Promotion |
1 1 or 2 |
Day DE |
City Distance Education |
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Dementia Care – a Multidimensional Approach |
1 |
DE |
Distance Education |
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PHE4HDD
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Health Data for Decision Making |
2 |
OL |
Not being offered in 2009
Online |
The Australian Health Care System |
1 |
OL |
Online |
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Program Development and Evaluation |
2 |
Night |
City |
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Clinical Placement |
2 |
Day |
Bundoora |
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PHE4*___ |
Elective |
1 or 2 |
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* This unit must be: taken at postgraduate level; equivalent to 39 hours (15 credit points); and related to gerontology. It can be taken from any faculty within the University or from another institution. Enrolment in the elective is subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.
The course addresses the urgent need in Australia for highly trained professionals who can respond to the diverse and growing challenges of an ageing population. The aims of the course are to:
Establish a community of Australian professionals who have advanced conceptual knowledge and skills in the area of ageing |
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Develop a base of research and professional practice skills which can be applied to further advance knowledge in the field |
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Equip professionals with knowledge, attitudes and skills for promoting a positive approach towards working with older people and improving the quality of services for older people |
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Enhance the leadership and career potential for practitioners and graduates from relevant professions |
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Develop analytical and practical skills that enable professionals to contribute effectively to the development, management and evaluation of programs for healthy older people, as well as the frail aged and their care-givers. |
The course is designed to integrate theory, practice and research in gerontology in a two-tier structure. The coursework comprises the first stage and provides the basic knowledge and skills in the field; namely, a multidisciplinary approach to ageing, research skills in gerontology, and areas of application to older people in policy and clinical contexts. The second stage includes an extension of coursework with a substantial application to a range of fields and professions in gerontology, and a research thesis in a specialised area of gerontology. The course is taught by a multidisciplinary team from a wide range of areas relevant to gerontology.
Applicants should have appropriate backgrounds in the social or health sciences and experience in aged care, nursing, allied health, public policy or public administration. Applicants are eligible for admission to the Master of Gerontology if they have one of the following:
The course is provided on a full-time basis over two years or a part-time over four years. The suggested structure is:
Part 1
Part 1 of the Master of Gerontology is comprised of units of the Postgraduate Diploma of Gerontology. If you have successfully completed another relevant postgraduate qualification, you may be eligible for advance standing for part or all of this component of the Master’s degree.
Part 2
Part 2 can be taken full-time over one year or part-time over two years. A typical pattern of study, if the course is taken as 50% of full-time, is presented below:
Unit code |
Unit title |
Semester |
Mode |
Location |
First year |
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Advanced Research Skills |
1 |
Day |
City |
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Minor Thesis |
1 |
Day |
City |
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Minor Thesis |
2 |
Day |
City |
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And |
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Quantitative Research Methods in Health |
2 |
Day |
Bundoora |
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Or |
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Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
2 |
Day |
Bundoora |
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Second Year |
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Minor Thesis |
1 |
Night |
City |
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Policy Planning and Practice in Aged Care |
1 or 2 |
DE |
Distance Education |
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Minor Thesis |
2 |
Night |
City |
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PHE5*___ |
Elective* |
1 or 2 |
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*This unit must be at a Master’s level, equivalent to 39 hours (15 credit points) and related to gerontology. It can be taken from any faculty within the University or from another institution. Enrolment in the elective is subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.
NOTES:
Units coded ‘4’ are level 4 graduate certificate or postgraduate diploma units. Those coded ‘5’ are Master’s level units. Some interchange is possible, but the Course Coordinator must approve all enrolments.
Enquiries |
Course Coordinator |
Dr Angela Herd |
Associate Professor Peter Foreman |
Phone: 03 9479 5813 |
Phone: 03 9479 1721 |
Email: aipc@latrobe.edu.au |
Email: p.foreman@latrobe.edu.au |
Domestic applicants should fill in the following 2009 Application form and return to:
Ms Jane Schleiger, Postgraduate Administration Officer, Australian Institute for Primary Care, Level 5 Health Sciences Building 2, La Trobe University, VIC 3086.
If you are unable to download the Application form, please email j.schleiger@latrobe.edu.au to request that a copy be sent to you.
International applicants should visit the La Trobe International web pages for postgraduate application advice: International Students, La Trobe University